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I have always had the memory on New Year's Eve of leaving our
shoes out for Father Time to be able to give us our gifts. The
background information on how this tradition began was taught to me
by my Grandma McQuiston. It began in Europe as the traditional way
for the Dutch to celebrate Christmas. They would leave their shoes
out for St. Nicholas to leave their presents in. Then as time went
on and the immigrants came over to America the tradition evolved
into a practice of bringing good luck in for the new year. The
children were taught to put their shoes out and as Father Time
passed over on New Year's Eve he would leave a small present for
them.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TAYLOR
Date learned: 00-00-1964
Make-believes
Santa Claus was one of my brother's and my favorite make-
believes. It was speculated that on a full-mooned Christmas Eve
night, any one could see Santa and his reindeers galloping across
the sky, en route to making their rounds to the nice boys and girls
in time for Christmas morning.
Submitter comment: We really believed in Santa. Those were the good old days.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
ON CHRISTMAS EVE IN GERMANY ST. NICHOLAS GOES FROM
DOOR TO DOOR WITH THE DEVIL WHO CARRIES A BAG OF
SWITCHES. CHILDREN GET EITHER AWARDS FROM ST. NICHOLAS
OR A SWITCHING FROM THE DEVIL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 12-00-1967
FOOD FOR SANTA AND RUDOLPH (REINDEER)
A CHRISTMAS CUSTOM IS FOR LITTLE CHILDREN TO PUT A SNACK
FOR SANTA CLAUS AND RUDOLPH OUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A CUSTOM IN HER FAMILY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus Food Drink -- Food |
Date learned: 03-29-1967
WE USED TO LEAVE FOOD OUT FOR SANTA CLAUS AND WHEN OUR PARENTS
ATE IT, WE DIDN'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. AND WE LEFT IT
BECAUSE HE HAD A LONG WAY TO GO.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 07-23-1968
WEATHER
WHEN THE CLOUDS ARE PINK AT SUNSET, IT MEANS THAT SANTA CLAUS IS MAKING CANDY.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
Date learned: 10-00-1971